When I Grow Too Old To Dream

by Vera Lynn
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Lyrics

(A)When

I (A)grow

too (F#m)old

to dream,

(Bm7)Iโ€™ll

have (E7)you to re (A)mem

(A7)ber.

(D)When

I (Bm)grow

(Bbdim7)too (A)old

to (F#m)dream,

your (A)love

will (E7)live in my (A)heart.

So (E)kiss

me,

my (A)sweet

and (C#)so

let

us (F#m)part.

And (D)when

I grow

(Bbdim7)too (A)old

to (F#m)dream,

(Faug)that (A)kiss

will (E7)live in my (A)heart.

(A)When

I (A)grow

too (F#m)old

to dream,

(Bm7)Iโ€™ll

have (E7)you to re (A)mem

(A7)ber.

(D)When

I (Bm)grow

(Bbdim7)too (A)old

to (F#m)dream,

your (A)love

will (E7)live in my (A)heart.

So (E)kiss

me,

my (A)sweet

and (C#)so

let

us (F#m)part.

And (D)when

I grow

(Bbdim7)too (A)old

to (F#m)dream,

(Faug)that (A)kiss

will (E7)live in my (A)heart.

(A)kiss

will (E7)live in my (A)heart.

When I Grow Too Old To Dream โ€” Karaoke: Lyrics & Chords to Sing & Play Along

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Free karaoke for "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" by Vera Lynn: lyrics on screen with the chords above each line and a bouncing ball that lands on every word in time. Sing along, or play along on guitar or piano from the chord chart. Change the key to fit your voice, slow the tempo down. Key of A, 80 BPM.

Tip: Start at 50% speed to get comfortable with the fingering, then work your way up to full tempo.

About โ€œWhen I Grow Too Old To Dreamโ€

What key is "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" by Vera Lynn played in?
When I Grow Too Old To Dream is arranged in the key of A on Super Simple Piano. You can transpose to any other key live in the player.
What's the tempo (BPM) of "When I Grow Too Old To Dream"?
The arrangement plays at 80 BPM. Use the speed control (10-200%) to practice slower or play faster.
Is "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" easy to play on piano?
Yes โ€” this is one of our beginner-friendly arrangements with simplified chords and color-coded notes.
Can I download sheet music for "When I Grow Too Old To Dream"?
Yes โ€” registered users can download PDF sheet music, plus MIDI and MusicXML files for use in other notation software.
Who composed "When I Grow Too Old To Dream"?
"When I Grow Too Old To Dream" was originally performed by Vera Lynn. The Super Simple Piano arrangement is simplified for beginner-to-intermediate players.
What other songs by Vera Lynn can I play here?
Try "THE BELLS OF ST. MARY'S", "Now Is The Hour". All are in our player with color-coded notes; pick the one matching your level.
Is there a karaoke version of "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" with lyrics?
Yes โ€” this is a free karaoke slide for "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" by Vera Lynn. The lyrics appear on screen a line at a time and each word lights up exactly when it's sung, with a bouncing ball leading you word to word. A backing plays underneath so you can just sing.
Does it show chords so I can play along on guitar or piano?
It does โ€” a chord symbol sits on a thin row just above the lyric it changes on, so the same screen doubles as a lyrics-and-chords chart. Guitarists can strum the changes and pianists can comp while singing; the chords are colour-coded and move with the live transpose if you change key.
Can I change the key of "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" to match my voice or capo?
Yes. The original is in A, but the live transpose control shifts the whole song up or down semitones until the melody sits in your range (or maps to an easier guitar shape / capo position) โ€” the on-screen chords and the backing move with it.
Can I slow "When I Grow Too Old To Dream" down to learn the words and chords?
Yes โ€” the tempo control lets you take it as slow as you need while the lyrics still light up in time and the ball keeps you on the beat. Speed it back up once you can sing and play it through.